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friend in German

friend in German is Kamerad, Kumpel, Kameradin — friend means a person you know well and like, and who is not a family member or romantic partner.

friend in German

Kamerad
noun
Kumpel
noun
Kameradin
noun
Kumpelin
noun
Kumpeline
noun
Freund
noun
Freundin
noun
Bekannte
noun
A person with whom one is vaguely or indirectly acquainted.
Bekannter
noun
A person with whom one is vaguely or indirectly acquainted.
Freund
noun
(informal) An object or idea that can be used for good.
Freundchen
noun
(colloquial, ironic, used only in the vocative) Used as a form of address when warning someone.
Freund
noun
(euphemistic) A lover; a boyfriend or girlfriend.
Freundin
noun
(euphemistic) A lover; a boyfriend or girlfriend.
Liebste
noun
(euphemistic) A lover; a boyfriend or girlfriend.
Liebster
noun
(euphemistic) A lover; a boyfriend or girlfriend.
anfreunden
verb
(transitive, obsolete) To act as a friend to, to befriend; to be friendly to, to help.

What does "friend" mean?

  1. noun A person you know well and like, and who is not a family member or romantic partner.
    "She met her best friend in primary school."
  2. noun Someone who supports or backs a cause or organization.
    "The charity thanked its friends and donors at the gala."
  3. verb To add someone as a contact on a social media platform.
    "She friended her new coworker on Facebook."

friend in a sentence

  • She met her best friend in primary school.
  • He's more than a colleague — he's a good friend.
  • The charity thanked its friends and donors at the gala.
  • She friended her new coworker on Facebook.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "friend" in German?

"friend" in German is Kamerad, Kumpel, Kameradin. friend means: A person you know well and like, and who is not a family member or romantic partner.

How do you use "friend" in a sentence?

Example: "She met her best friend in primary school." In German, "friend" is Kamerad, Kumpel, Kameradin.

Are there other ways to say "friend" in German?

Yes — German has 13 translations listed for "friend": Kamerad, Kumpel, Kameradin, Kumpelin, Kumpeline, Freund.

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